February 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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__ Kevin Daly
__ Maxie Boynton __ Myra A. Foutris __ Jay Oleniczak __ Rupal Shah Mandal __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Jackie McGoey __ Renee Tolnai |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Lincoln Hall Principal Mark Atkinson and Assistant Principal Joe Segreti will introduce coaches Alexandria Gillespie and Jenna George. They will introduce the Sixth Grade Girls' Basketball team, who were undefeated, and the Little 9 Champions!
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2.b. Curricular Highlight - Lincoln Hall Principal Mark Atkinson and Assistant Principal Joe Segreti will introduce seventh-grade Spanish teacher Michelle Lange and social worker Annie Roeder who are the sponsors of the STAR club (Students Taking Active Responsibility). They will present STAR projects completed throughout the year.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - JANUARY 11, 2024
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - JANUARY 11, 2024
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. New Employment
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4.b.II.1. Maham Ahmed, School Nurse, Todd Hall, effective February 5, 2024, $30.63/hr
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4.b.III. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.III.1. Mari Garvonado, Special Education Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective February 12, 2024 with an expected return date of May 13, 2024
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4.b.III.2. Stacy Panoutsos, 5th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective January 19, 2024 with an expected return date of February 3, 2024
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4.c. Policy
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4.c.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code.
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4.c.I.1. Press Plus Issue #113 October 2023
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4.c.I.1.(1) Draft Updates
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4.c.I.1.(1)(1) 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
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4.c.I.1.(1)(2) 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
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4.c.I.1.(1)(3) 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program
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4.c.I.1.(1)(4) 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
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4.c.II. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy
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4.c.II.1. 1st Reading by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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4.c.II.1.(1) Press Plus Issue #113 October 2023
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1) Draft Updates
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1)(1) 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1)(2) 5:250 Leaves of Absence
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1)(3) 5:220 Substitute Teachers
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1)(4) 5:210 Resignations
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4.c.II.1.(1)(1)(5) 6:50 School Wellness
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4.d. Donation of Floor Hockey Equipment from The Chicago Blackhawks
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the donation of floor hockey equipment from The Chicago Blackhawks.
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4.e. Donation of $250 from the ROSE Foundation
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the donation of $250 from the ROSE Foundation.
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4.f. Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports
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The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to the Board of Education to accept the findings contained in the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Reports. Based upon the support of the Finance Committee in attendance, the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report is placed on the Board of Education agenda for approval at the February 1, 2024 meeting.
Rationale: As part of the Regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:_______________ Seconded by:________________
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Jay Oleniczak/Myra A. Foutris
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7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Rupal Shah Mandal
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7.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris
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7.e.I. 1st Reading by Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #113 October 2023
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7.e.I.1.(1) Draft Updates
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7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 6:60 Curriculum Content
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7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 7:60 Residence
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7.e.I.1.(1)(3) 6:230 Library Media Program
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7.e.I.1.(1)(4) 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
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7.e.I.1.(1)(5) 7:160 Student Appearance
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7.e.I.1.(1)(6) 7:190 Student Behavior
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7.f. President's Report: Kevin Daly
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7.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Bi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
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Rationale: The Board of Education semi-annually reviews Closed Session minutes per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the release of certain closed session minutes, as listed in the attachment between January 16, 2007 to November 2, 2023, which were reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education, as no longer needing confidential treatment. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
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7.f.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the destruction of particular closed meeting recording(s) that are at least 18 months old and for which approved minutes of the closed meeting already exist, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the destruction of certain closed session audio recordings, as listed on the attachment, which were held prior to June 30, 2022, and for which approved minutes already exist, as reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education. Motion by member: _____________ Seconded by: _______________
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tommy Bujnowski (President) & Carol Krikorian (Vice President)
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8.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Mihra Seta (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Color Portraits, Inc. Contract for 2024-2025 School Year
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Contract with Color Portraits, Inc., and its employees, for school photos for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:_________________
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - NOVEMBER 2023
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: IGS Energy - 24-Month Electricity Contract Beginning April 1, 2024
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts.
The Finance Committee members in attendance stated their support of the Administrative recommendation to present to the Board of Education a 24-month contract with IGS Energy for electricity at the February 1, 2024 meeting if pricing and term length are acceptable. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education accept the 24-month Contract from IGS Energy for electricity for an amount $___per kWh, starting April 1, 2024, as presented. Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:________________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,241,418.29
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Peter D. Theodore
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,241,418.29. Motion by member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Disciplinary Cases.
Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
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